first
PO Box 159
Upper Building, Newton Bar
Wakefield WF1 2WZ

01924 306498
info@wakefieldfirst.com

first - the Wakefield District Development Agency is a public - private partnership created to help draw together and realise the many economic aspirations of the District. first's strategic mission is to increase inward investment and business expansion by building an attractive image for the Wakefield District, creating and sustaining a climate of inclusive prosperity.

 

Wakefield: Britain's 'Best Small City for Business' (OMIS Research 2006)

 

Wakefield: One of the UK's Fastest Improving Cities to do Business (UK Competitiveness Index 2008)

 

Wakefield: One of the UK's Top 20 Locations for Business Growth (Royal Mail National Business Barometer 2008)

Projects
Projects

26 June 2009

Mixed-Use Development at South Kirkby Given Green Light

Landmark Castlevale LLP has received planning permission for a multi-million pound mixed-use development at Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate in South Kirby

 

15 June 2009

Trinity Walk Scheme

Exclusive talks are taking place between Anglo-Irish Bank and a lead developer in a bid to relaunch the Wakefield Trinity Walk scheme

 
First Links
News
News

15 June 2009

Survey: A first Class Development Agency?

In the turbulent economic landscape of today all business support organisations need to evaluate their roles. With this in mind first want to hear from you about what it does and should be doing to help Wakefield businesses

 

1 July 2009

Job Vacancy: Finance Administrative Assistant

Are you interested in joining an established and progressive organisation, which now requires a Finance Administrative Assistant with the relevant skills to support the work of the finance section in all financial and personnel matters?

 

2 July 2009

Fitness Fun From Sutcliffe Play

Wakefield based Sutcliffe Play, an innovative playground equipment designer and manufacturer, has introduced a new range of outdoor fitness equipment

 
Events
Events

12 July 2009

Pontefract Liquorice Festival

The biggest event in Pontefract's calendar is fast approaching as the town gets ready to go liquorice crazy again this summer

 

24 June 2009

Dragons getting fired-up for Wakefield Speaks

Local business experts including The Apprentice star Claire Young will be lining up as part of the next Wakefield Speaks events

 

18 June 2009

Learn the Language of Your Customer

Businesses proactive in their use of foreign languages achieve on average 45% more export sales